UEFA C Licence Course July 2026

Working together with the Lithuanian Football Federation, we can now confirm we are opening registrations for the UEFA C Licence course for International coaches. Coaches learn the fundamentals of coaching, organisation of training sessions, player development in youth football. The perfect entry into a coaching career. This is a pathway that allows coaches to complete the UEFA C Licence through a combination of online webinars and four in-person practical days in Kaunas, Lithuania.

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International UEFA C Licence Course: A new approach to modern soccer coaching education

Applications are now open for the UEFA C Licence course for International coaches. This is a pathway that allows coaches to complete the C Licence through a combination of online webinars and four in person practical days in Wales.

Course Tutors

Mark Sampson

UEFA PRO Licence Coach

  • 2015 FIFA Women World Cup Bronze Medal Head Coach
  • Former England Lionesses Head Coach
  • Former Academy Manager at Premier League Club
  • 20 Years experience in Female and Male Professional Football as a Manager & Coach
  • Level 5 Coach Educator

Daniel Wimmer

Head of Coach Education

  • Head of Coach Education, Lithuanian FA
  • Former Head of Youth Development at German professional clubs
  • Experienced national team coach
  • Degree in Football Management
  • Leader in modern coach education development
Course Features

Why you should take the course

The Lithuanian Football Federation is recognised within the European football education framework for delivering high-quality, structured coach development. The courses create a professional learning environment where each coach’s individual personality and philosophy are encouraged, while following a modern, player-focused methodology. That is why coaches from different countries choose Lithuania as a trusted destination to advance their coaching education and continue progressing within the European pathway.

UEFA C Licence

Gain the C Licence to demonstrate competence in planning, delivering, and reviewing structured training sessions

What Coaches Learn Through The Course

The UEFA C Licence course provides foundational skills in coaching methodology, session planning, and player development for grassroots and youth teams

Gain a New Coaching Perspective

Begin your coaching journey with the C Licence, where you will build a strong foundation in modern football coaching. Develop your understanding of the technical, physical, psychological, and social aspects of the game while learning how to plan and deliver effective sessions that support player development.

Course Structure

The course includes online contacts and a 4-day in-person delivery in Kaunas, Lithuania

Further Your Education

This course will expand your knowledge in coaching, enhancing your coaching capabilities through a combination of in-person training and online workshops.

UEFA Diploma

Access to next level on the European Coaching Pathway post successful completion of the C Licence

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"Encouraging and empowering coaches with knowledge, skills, and the right mindset to strive for excellence both on and off the field is the foundation of effective coach development."
My mission as a coach training manager is to promote a culture of continuous and consistent learning, innovation, and excellence in order to develop the future leaders of modern play.
Daniel Wimmer
Head of Coach Education
Schedule

Dates for practical days

Residential Day 1

Monday 6th July 2026

Full day
Lithuania

Residential Day 2

Tuesday 7th July 2026

Full day
Lithuania

Residential Day 3

Wednesday 8th July 2026

Full day
Lithuania

Residential Day 4

Thursday 9th July 2026

Full day
Lithuania

Please note that attending all webinars and practical sessions are mandatory. We will confirm online contact schedule after registering for the course.

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Outcomes

Gain the UEFA C Licence

This UEFA C Licence International course has online Webinars to build up towards a four consecutive day residential July 2026 in Lithuania. While on the four-day residential, full board accommodation and transfers to and from the venues will be included.

The technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social requirements of modern football will be taught throughout the course, while coaches will learn to devise, organise, conduct and evaluate coaching sessions with the development of youth and senior players in mind.

Please Note: any questions about the course please contact course coordinator Donny Szabo-Herczeg: donat@coachbetter.com

Please note

Application deadline

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Price

USD $4,000 (Payment plans available after deposit payment); Note: the LFF D Certificate modules are included

Location

Kaunas

Availability

Only 

24

 places available

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